Relph: New laws take effect August 1
Neighbors, I hope you are enjoying your summer. I wanted to take a moment to alert you to a number of new laws that will go into effect on August 1. You can find a…
Sen. Warren Limmer: Questions remain in Officer Gomm’s death, investigation will provide answers
Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, released the following statement: “Before we jump to conclusions, we need to wait for the investigative report that will tell us…
Submit your photos now for the Senate District 9 photo contest!
Submit a photo now for Senator Paul Gazelka's Senate District 9 photo contest! This is a tribute to our picturesque district and all of the amateur photographers who love to capture it on camera. The winning…
Senator Weber receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award
State Sen. Bill Weber was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato for his positive impact on economic development in Greater Minnesota. Senator…
Jasinski receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award
State Sen. John Jasinski was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato for his positive impact on economic development in Greater Minnesota. Sen.…
Senate Republicans to hold statewide child care shortage listening sessions
Senate Republicans will continue to address the statewide problem of inadequate, expensive child care with a series of listening sessions held across Minnesota starting in August. The sessions will be sponsored by the Senate’s new…
Several new laws take effect August 1
Neighbors, Two bills I authored to help veterans, as well as a slate of other new laws, will take effect on August 1. The new laws strengthen consumer protections, improve public safety, address our child…
At the one year anniversary of MNLARS, a lot of work remains
At the one year anniversary of MNLARS, a lot of work remains By: Senator Julie Rosen The end of July marks an important anniversary. On July 24 of last year, Minnesota’s new system for licensing…
Nitrogen rule meeting in St. Cloud Wednesday
Neighbors, I have heard from a lot of farmers and land owners worried about the possible consequences of the Department of Agriculture’s proposed nitrogen rule. This Wednesday, July 25, you will have an opportunity to…
Southern Minnesota water infrastructure made a priority in Senate bonding bill
Four southern Minnesota communities received funding for their critical water infrastructure needs under the Senate’s 2018 bonding bill. The committee previously toured the projects, located in St. James, Waldorf, Winnebago, and Jackson as part of…
Sen. Andrew Mathews honors Atomic Veterans Day, July 16, after passing state law
Senator Andrew Mathews [R-Milaca] is joining fellow Minnesotans in honoring Atomic Veterans Day on July 16, 2018. This is the first Atomic Veterans Day officially recognized by the State of Minnesota after Senator Mathews chief-authored…
Draheim statement on Eric Kaler resignation announcement
Senator Rich Draheim, Vice Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, released the following statement about University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s decision to resign July 1, 2019. “I want to thank President Kaler for…
Jasinski: Making health insurance more affordable, more transparent
Making health insurance more affordable, more transparent By Senator John Jasinski Aside from Highway 14, health insurance prices is one of the issues I have heard about most. Before I was elected, Minnesota’s health insurance…
Goggin: State taking care of critical infrastructure
State taking care of critical infrastructure by: Senator Mike Goggin In my June column, I discussed Gov. Mark Dayton's end-of-session vetoes and how disappointing it was that he was unwilling to work with the legislature…
Disaster recovery resources available for residents affected by severe storms
State Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), Rep. Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake), and Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) want residents of southwestern Minnesota to know that there are several state resources available to residents impacted by recent severe…
Senate Republicans demand answers after OLA audit finds 7% waste in Medical Assistance
The Office of the Legislative Auditor released an audit today that found 7% of the Medical Assistance enrollees reviewed were not deemed eligible for the program. Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), Chair of the Senate Health…
Senator Julie Rosen tours areas affected by recent severe storms; encourages residents to take advantage of disaster recovery resources
Senator Rosen speaks alongside Governor Dayton at a briefing at the Blue Earth fire hall. Photo: Fairmont Sentinel State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center), Gov. Mark Dayton, and United States Congressman Tim Walz on Monday…
Sen. Mark Johnson and Rep. Dan Fabian Applaud PUC Approval of Line 3 Pipeline
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted unanimously to approve a certificate of need for the Line 3 Replacement Pipeline in Northern Minnesota. The pipeline was ordered to be replaced during…